Standing in the Gap

Our name originates from Ezekiel 22:30 "I looked for someone among them who will build up the wall and stand before in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but found no one."

Our Purpose: "To be and make disciples of Jesus Christ."

Weekly Gatherings are on Thursdays at 7:30pm in UCB 217 (in the new University Center). If you are unable to come on Thursday nights, we have small groups! For Spring 2015, there will be a co-ed Foundations (basics of Christianity) small group and a co-ed Celebration of Discipline small group. Please contact Standing in the Gap if you are interested in becoming part of a small group.

You are also able to be a part of weekend events (like Movie Nights, Game Nights, Road Rallies, Skiing Trips, Retreats, etc.) and volunteer opportunities that are planned throughout the semester.Check out the Standing in the Gap events calendar, on Facebook, at https://www.facebook.com/sitgfsu/events.

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Description

Standing in the Gap is a Christian college campus ministry, with chapters on other college campuses in Michigan. The purpose statement of Standing in the Gap is to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ. This purpose is accomplished in four ways:
-Winning (helping students become followers of Jesus Christ)
-Building (edifying Christian students through weekly worship gatherings)
-Equipping (teaching and providing ways for students to serve)
-Multiplying (calling students to leadership roles within the group, to lead and serve others)
Standing in the Gap chapters are ministries of local churches. The Ferris State University chapter of Standing in the Gap is a ministry of the Lost and Found Church (www.thelostandfoundbr.org).

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Standing in the Gap meets weekly for Bible study and to build community.

Statement

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"To be and make disciples of Jesus Christ"

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Why should people join? What makes your group special? What will students gain by being a member?

Standing in the Gap at Ferris State University is a place to grow as a Christian, to ask questions as one who is curious about God, Jesus, the Bible, etc., and to find a place to call home. "Gap" holds weekly gatherings on Thursday nights, weekly small group Bible studies, weekend events, and provides numerous opportunities to serve within the organization (worship band, welcome team, video projects, etc.) and also to volunteer within the local community.

Standing in the Gap is a ministry of a local church, the Lost and Found Church (www.thelostandfoundbr.org). There are also other chapters of Standing in the Gap on other college campuses in Michigan. The FSU chapter joins with the other chapers for a number of combined events throughout the year.

Philanthropy

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Volunteering:
Monthly at the Barryton Area Mobile Food Pantry
Spring Break Mission Trips
Other service projects